The London Archives Modernizes Collection Management with Soutron Global

A 20-Year Evolution from Archive Management Software to Cultural Asset Management and Digital Preservation

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Soutron Global, an internationally recognized SaaS provider of information management, resource sharing, and digital preservation solutions for archives, libraries, and museums, has announced the release of a new featured case study highlighting how The London Archives (TLA) has successfully scaled to manage over 6 million historical records using MINISIS Archives and the MINISIS Trusted Digital Repository (TDR), now part of the Soutron Global information management ecosystem.

Why it matters

As one of the UK's most significant public archives, TLA's transition to Soutron's next-generation Cultural Asset Management System (CAMS) represents a major milestone in modernizing collection management and ensuring the long-term preservation and accessibility of London's rich digital heritage.

The details

The article details TLA's two-decade journey with MINISIS Archives, which has provided enterprise-level archives management and high-performance search capabilities even as the collection doubled from 3 million to over 6 million records. To address the challenge of digital obsolescence, TLA implemented the MINISIS Trusted Digital Repository (TDR) in 2019, ensuring long-term accessibility through automated fixity checking, obsolescence protection, and authenticity management.

  • TLA implemented MINISIS Archives in 2006.
  • TLA implemented the MINISIS Trusted Digital Repository (TDR) in 2019.
  • TLA is currently executing one of the largest cultural data migrations in the UK, moving its 6 million archives records into Soutron's CAMS.

The players

Soutron Global

An internationally recognized SaaS provider of information management, resource sharing, and digital preservation solutions for archives, libraries, and museums.

The London Archives (TLA)

One of the UK's most significant public archives, managing history dating back to 1067 AD.

Nicola Avery

Digital Content & Development Manager at The London Archives.

Brad Frasher

CEO of Soutron Global.

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What they’re saying

“We have found MINISIS Archives to be reliable, easy to search, and expandable to handle our growing collection size. We've never needed to look for an alternative solution.”

— Nicola Avery, Digital Content & Development Manager at TLA (Instagram)

“The London Archives is a primary example of how a long-term technology partnership can future-proof history. By combining CAMS with the Trusted Digital Repository, TLA operates within a resilient ecosystem designed for digital stewardship. This ensures the story of London—from the Norman Conquest to the digital age—remains searchable and accessible worldwide.”

— Brad Frasher, CEO of Soutron Global (Soutron Global)

What’s next

As TLA advances their usage of CAMS, they are set to unlock even more digital stewardship functionality, including streamlined accessioning workflows, more detailed provenance tracking, and tools for exhibition planning, loans, and collection management.

The takeaway

TLA's transition to Soutron's next-generation Cultural Asset Management System (CAMS) represents a significant step forward in modernizing collection management and ensuring the long-term preservation and accessibility of London's rich digital heritage, setting an example for other major cultural institutions.